Steward requests/Global

This page hosts requests for global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings.

For global IP or account block requests, read the guideline and make a request below under Requests for global (un)block. Indicate why a global block is necessary and for how long.
For account lock requests, read the guideline and post under Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding.
For local requests here on Meta, see Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat.

If you are here because you have been affected by a global block, please see Global blocks/FAQ for more information about global block and routes to appeal.

Note: (un)blocks apply to IP addresses or accounts; and (un)locks apply to global accounts.

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Requests for global (un)block

Latest comment: 1 hour ago6 comments5 people in discussion

Please be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.

Please also review Global blocking.

Global blocks don't affect Meta-Wiki, so if your IP address or account is blocked, you can still appeal here. IP addresses or accounts that cause disruption on Meta should be reported at Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.

Please describe the kind of cross wiki abusive activity you see from the IP or account. Saying an IP or account is a long term abuser is not helpful, but saying "IP vandalizes at ban.wikipedia, no.wikipedia and vi.wikipedia" is. This is especially important for range blocks. If you do not provide enough details, your request might be declined.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

You know the IP address(es) or accounts you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked.
For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met.
For unblocks, your request addresses the original reason for blocking the IP or account, if any.

To make a request for the address(es) or account(s) to be blocked or unblocked

Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) or account(s) should be blocked/unblocked.

=== Global block/unblock for [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address or account|Some IP address or account]] ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|IP address/username}}
Description, evidence, diffs, etc. --~~~~

When requesting that your IP be unblocked, note that stewards need to know your IP address to even consider a request.: To find your IP, please visit https://www.whatismyip.com/; You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on IRC or by email at: stewards wikimedia org

Global unblock for 106.131.0.0/16

Status: In progress

106.131.0.0/16 xwiki-contribs • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

(The same can be said for the many accounts locked by EPIC at roughly the same time that use languages used in Japan and Japantown, and that contain the same surname (presumably relatives) [1])
Given that so many read-only accounts that do not edit qualify as LWCU locks, I think that the very long period of blocking for one year that is imposed on that IP address range of Japan's major telecommunications company KDDI is widespread and many people are affected. (Reference: wikipedia:ja:Special:Contributions/106.131.0.0/16) --Vcvfou698069 (talk) 09:37, 25 February 2025 (UTC)Reply

Any apparent collateral on this range? In the current state, I think exempting the block at jawiki, at their admins' discretion, is sufficient here, and would therefore advise the handling steward to decline on this note. EPIC (talk) 13:59, 26 February 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 2600:6C50:1F0:0:0:0:0:0/44

Status: In progress

2600:6C50:1F0:0:0:0:0:0/44 xwiki-contribs • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Long-term abuse. en:WP:LTA/ARARAT. See also c:WP:ANV#2600:6C50:1F0:0:0:0:0:0/44. Thanks in advance! -- Jeff G. ツ (please ping or talk to me) 18:30, 1 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 93.34.84.48

Status: In progress

93.34.84.48 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Long-term abuse. Mtarch11 (talk) 04:33, 2 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 151.30.197.126

Status: Done

151.30.197.126 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Long-term abuse. Mtarch11 (talk) 01:32, 4 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Robot clerk note: Done by MdsShakil. MajavahBot (talk) 02:05, 4 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding

Latest comment: 3 minutes ago23 comments18 people in discussion

Be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if it doesn't include the necessary information.
Warning! This page is publicly viewable. If the account name is grossly insulting or contains personal information please contact a steward privately in #wikimedia-stewards^connect or email your request to the stewards VRT queue at stewards-oversight wikimedia org (direct wiki interface) but do not post it here. Thanks.
Warning! This is not the place to ask for locks based on your opinion that someone is disruptive. Global locks are used exclusively against vandalism and spam, not because of content disputes, not because you think that someone deserves to be globally blocked. In such cases, you should ask for local blocks at appropriate places.
If you are globally locked, you should appeal your lock to stewards-appeals wikimedia org.

Please describe abusive activity of an account before reporting them here. Since stewards are often not active at projects the reported accounts are, things that seem obvious to you may not be equally obvious to the reviewing steward.

Temporary accounts (those with username format ~20##-#####) can not be globally locked. See #Requests_for_global_(un)block instead for them.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting that a global account be (un)locked, please be sure that:

You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewards^connect, especially for account names which will be hidden, or for urgent requests.

To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked: Copy one of the codes below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked.

=== Global lock/unlock for Foo ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
* {{LockHide|username}}
* {{LockHide|username|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the name to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc. --~~~~

For many accounts:

=== Global lock for spambots/vandals ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3}}
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the names to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc, --~~~~

Global lock for MarcoToa 0425, etc.

Status: In progress

MarcoToa 0425 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser)
Bango223 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser)
Sherlocks1050 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser)
Aiden4007 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser)
Crane6180 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser)

Cross-wiki abuse (for the first account). The other accounts are effectively confirmed to be operated by the same person, but one can use LWCU to check if needed. Bango223 in particular is now engaging in harassment (cross-wiki pings). — SURJECTION ^{/ T / C / L /} 20:01, 22 February 2025 (UTC)Reply